Ezra Klein, one of the most vocal bill-backers, has a really good plan – scrap the bill. But that doesn’t mean healthcare reform is dead. Instead he offers up items that could easily go through reconciliation: Democrats could scrap the legislation and start over in the reconciliation process. But not to re-create the whole bill. […]
E.J. Dionne has an excellent piece over at The New Republic. He points out that the New York Times was a little careless in possibly trying to paint a picture that McCain and Iseman had some sort of sexual relationship, but that it still does point out his deep involvement with lobbyists. McCain’s own denials […]
Yesterday the news broke of Giuliani and his possible funneling of funds to support some nice vacations. So how does that Washington Post respond? By this front page hit on Obama: Despite his denials, rumors and e-mails circulating on the Internet continue to allege that Obama (D-Ill.) is a Muslim, a “Muslim plant” in a […]
One of the continual problems we seem to have in this country’s leadership is its ability to be honest and forthcoming with our allies. Another prime example of this can be seen in today’s Independent The US ambassador in London has been forced into an embarrassing retreat after his embassy clarified comments he made denying […]
From the Associated Press Frist Knew About Blind Trust Investments Despite Denials, Frist Updated on His Investments in Blind Trust Investments By JONATHAN M. KATZ and LARRY MARGASAK Associated Press Writers The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2005 – Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., was updated several times about his investments in blind trusts during […]